Principal Engineer, ASIC Design

Micron Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance (TBD)

Job summary

Micron Technology is building the next generation of solid‑state drive controllers. You will define micro‑architectures, develop RTL, and ensure designs meet performance, timing, and quality goals.

This role offers strong ownership, collaboration, and the opportunity to leverage modern AI‑assisted tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality. In this role you will play a key part in delivering advanced ASIC designs from concept through production silicon, collaborating across

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years in ASIC design.
• Strong Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL/testbench development experience.
• Deep understanding of digital ASIC design methodologies and full design flow.
• Experience with industry tools such as Design Compiler and PrimeTime.
• Proven ability to handle large-scale complex design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug complex RTL logic and integrate IP into subsystems.
• Support front-end design flow including lint, CDC, synthesis, and ECO activities.
• Collaborate with SOC design, verification, STA, and physical design teams to deliver silicon.
• Develop automation scripts to improve design efficiency and productivity.
• Use AI-assisted tools to enhance debugging, documentation, and code quality.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

ASIC design experience

Digital design methodologies

Python scripting

AI/ML concepts

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Design Compiler

PrimeTime

ncsim

Formality

Job description

Overview

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

We are building the next generation of solid‑state drive controllers at Micron, where cutting‑edge ASIC design meets high‑performance storage innovation. Our team works across the full silicon lifecycle, partnering closely with verification, physical design, and system teams to bring complex designs to life. If you enjoy solving deep technical challenges and collaborating with experts across disciplines, this is an exciting place to make an impact!

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering advanced ASIC designs from concept through production silicon. You will define micro‑architectures, develop RTL, and ensure designs meet performance, timing, and quality goals. This position offers strong ownership, collaboration, and the opportunity to leverage modern AI‑assisted tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug complex RTL logic and integrate IP into larger subsystems
• Support front‑end design flow including lint, CDC, synthesis, and ECO activities
• Collaborate with SOC design, verification, STA, and physical design teams to deliver high‑quality silicon
• Develop automation scripts to improve design efficiency and productivity
• Use AI‑assisted tools to enhance debugging, documentation, and code quality

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with 10+ years of ASIC design experience
• Strong expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog for RTL and/or testbench development
• Deep understanding of digital ASIC design methodologies and full design flow
• Experience with industry‑standard tools such as Design Compiler, PrimeTime, or similar
• Proven experience working on large‑scale complex design projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AMBA AXI/AHB interconnect protocols
• Familiarity with storage or memory protocols such as NVMe, SCSI, CXL, or DDR
• Experience with verification and CAD tools such as ncsim or Formality
• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages for design automation
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and applying AI‑enabled features in EDA tools for productivity improvements

Job Profile(s)

• ASIC Engineer 5
• Relocation Level: TBD

Compensation

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is: $198,000.00 - $336,000.00 a year. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base pay for new hire salaries of the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time‑off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.